NY A10276

Expands employment address registration requirements for level two and three sex offenders to include actual and expected places of employment, whether compensated or volunteer work.

Requires sex offenders designated level two or three to verify their employment address on registration forms as required under correction law section 168-B.

Prohibits all sex offenders from applying for or accepting any position involving substantial contact with children, including school staff, child-care workers, recreational leaders, and positions in child-oriented businesses.

Mandates employers, organizations, and government entities check potential employees against both the statewide child abuse registry and registered sex offender database for positions involving substantial contact with children.

Establishes penalties of Class A misdemeanor for first offense and Class D felony for subsequent offenses for sex offenders who violate employment prohibitions; Class A misdemeanor for employers who knowingly violate the law.